Politics

Akhilesh Yadav, Brajesh Pathak trade barbs over cashew jibe ahead of 2027 UP polls

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav mocked Brajesh Pathak’s eating habit in a social‑media post, prompting a retort that criticised Yadav’s political narrative as the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election approaches.

03 Oct 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma calls AIUDF chief Ajmal 'no longer a tiger'

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remarked that AIUDF chief Ajmal is no longer a tiger, directing a pointed criticism at the opposition leader.

03 Oct 2026

Punjab BJP chief Kewal Dhillon accuses Congress of infighting over CM's chair

Punjab BJP president Kewal Dhillon accused the Congress party of internal fighting, claiming that various leaders are competing for the chief minister's position.

03 Oct 2026

Fact Check: Viral Video of Assam CM Threatening CJI Found to Be Old

India Today's fact-check has determined that viral videos alleging the Assam Chief Minister threatened the Chief Justice of India are outdated and misleading.

03 Oct 2026

Gaurav Gogoi warns: If Rahul Gandhi becomes PM, Himanta Biswa Sarma will go to jail

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi issued a fiery warning, saying that if Rahul Gandhi becomes Prime Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma would be imprisoned.

03 Oct 2026

UP Congress Chief Aradhana Mishra Warns of Limited Time for 2027 Elections

Aradhana Mishra, newly appointed president of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee, said the party faces a tight schedule and numerous challenges ahead of the 2027 assembly polls. She thanked senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi for entrusting her with the responsibility.

03 Oct 2026

Protesters Barred from Entering Jantar Mantar During Second Round

Protesters were prevented from entering Jantar Mantar during the second round of their demonstration, according to Times of India. The demonstrators were stopped short of the venue by authorities.

03 Oct 2026

Kerala MLA Joy’s Threat Remarks Spark Controversy for CPI(M)

A video circulating online shows Kerala MLA Joy making alleged threat remarks, drawing criticism towards his party CPI(M). The clip has prompted calls for clarification from party leaders.

03 Oct 2026

Congress and SAD slam AAP over viral video, cite gap between promises and Punjab reality

Opposition parties Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal have criticised the Aam Aadmi Party after a video of a woman went viral, saying the party’s promises do not match the situation on the ground in Punjab.

03 Oct 2026

Montana Residents Rally Against Daily Wire’s Pro‑ICE Film Inspired by Renee Good

Residents of a Montana town gathered to protest a Daily Wire documentary that supports ICE and is based on activist Renee Good.

03 Oct 2026

Telangana Employees, Retirees and Contractors Protest Over Mounting Arrears

Employees, retirees and contractors in Telangana have staged protests over mounting arrears in salaries, pensions and contract payments. They are demanding clearance of the pending dues.

03 Oct 2026

ECI launches special voter enrolment drive after SIR to include left-out citizens

The Election Commission of India has ordered a special enrollment drive to register voters who were missed in the previous electoral roll update. The decision follows the completion of the Summary of Inclusion Revision (SIR) process.

03 Oct 2026